Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB700

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX5 and Samsung WB700, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very comparable but the NX5 (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX5 was revealed 7 months earlier than the WB700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX5 scores against the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 and Samsung WB700. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 comes with external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX5 and Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX5 compared to the WB700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and WB700 is 80 and 98 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and WB700.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX5 will show more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be behind in sensor tech.